Winx is set to resume in the Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick next month.Source:AAP

THIS year is looking brighter than ever for Australia’s champion racehorse Winx as trainer Chris Waller revealed “he couldn’t have her any better” before the mighty mare’s first public appearance of 2018.

Trainer Chris Waller says he couldn’t have Winx any better heading into her first barrier trial of 2018. Picture: Nicole GarmstonSource:News Corp Australia

“I’ve said all along we will make the decision after the George Ryder whether she goes to the Queen Elizabeth or whether we stop there and do look at going to (Royal) Ascot or whether there are other things,” he said.

Asked whether there was enough time for Winx to run in the Queen Elizabeth in April and then travel to England for Royal Ascot in June, Waller said: “I’m not sure.”

Waller said Winx is almost certain to run in the Apollo Stakes (1400m) first-up before most likely contesting the Chipping Norton Stakes (Royal Randwick, March 3) and George Ryder.

Melbourne remains an option this autumn but Waller is eager to keep Winx in Sydney if he can. Winx’s weight is about the same as it was at the same stage in the spring.

Winx is set to resume in the Apollo Stakes at Royal Randwick next month.Source:AAP

“We purposely don’t let her get too heavy because a horse like her is expected to be running well in trials and first-up,” he said.

Asked whether the discussion had been had on whether 2018 would be Winx’s final year racing, Waller said it had not.

Winx’s 900m trial, which also features last year’s Victoria Derby winner Ace High and Golden Rose victor Trapeze Artist, is heat one on Monday at 8.15am.